Alternative Family Education
PublicOtherGrades K–12Alternative Education School
840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 429-3898 · Part of Santa Cruz City High School District
Santa Cruz’s School Grade A− better than 78% of California school districts
Students
110
Students per teacher
28:1
Free or reduced lunch
35%
Setting
City
Grades
K–12
What stands out about Alternative Family Education
- Larger classes: 28 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 54% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
Directions ↗840 North Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten6
Grade 12
Grade 23
Grade 39
Grade 49
Grade 58
Grade 67
Grade 78
Grade 89
Grade 911
Grade 1019
Grade 1110
Grade 129
Enrollment over time
239’20
118’21
108’22
110’23
110’24
Down 54% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 54%Hispanic 23%Two or more races 15%Asian 5%Black 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Alternative Family Education from Santa Cruz families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.